Bibliograph

DNA technology, a reference handbook, David E. Newton

Type

Label

DNA technology, a reference handbook, David E. Newton

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

DNA technology

Nature of contents

handbooksbibliography

Oclc number

952657629

Responsibility statement

David E. Newton

Series statement

Contemporary world issues

Sub title

a reference handbook

Summary

"DNA technology: a reference handbook provides an up-to-date historical overview and general technical background to the topic as well as a broad introduction to current issues related to the development of DNA technology, such as genetically modified organisms, the use of DNA technology in the forensic sciences, and genetic testing and genetic therapy. Written by David E. Newton, an author and former teacher who has dedicated a lifetime to authoring educational texts on science and technology, this book examines the history of DNA technology from its discovery in the 1950s to the present day and covers recent advances, such as new methods for gene editing, including CRISP-Cas9 technology. Readers need to have little or no background knowledge of the technology of genetic engineering to improve their understanding of DNA-based technologies and how DNA research influences many current issues and debates in agriculture, food science, forensics, public health, and other fields. The single-volume work is particularly well-suited to students and young adults because of the range of references included that serve further study, such as a glossary of terms, a chronology, and an extensive annotated bibliography"--Publisher's website

Table Of Contents

Background and history -- Problems, issues, and solutions -- Perspectives -- Profiles -- Data and documents

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